Salary: See Position DescriptionLocation : Kankakee, ILJob Type: Full TimeJob Number: SS241209Department: Adult & Community EducationOpening Date: 12/09/2024Description Coordinate, develop, implement, and monitor the volunteer-based literacy tutoring program and early literacy program: student and volunteer recruitment, retention and assessment related grants, student supportive services, and outreach. Works under the umbrella of the Adult Education department and offers support as needed, included but not limited to testing, or widespread support. Also participates in statewide professional development. Examples of Duties A. Support the needs of volunteers and develop learning opportunities to meet their needs. Design and facilitation of ongoing professional development and coaching to volunteers, includes travel.B. Maintain records related to volunteers and student recruitment, retention, and assessment.C. Analyze, interpret, and communicate data to grant funding agencies accurately and timely.D. Facilitate orientations and training of volunteers, with includes in-district travel.E. Select off-campus locations and coordinate off-site tutoring, which includes in-district travel.F. Community outreach. Attends meetings with community partners in Kankakee and Iroquois counties. Deliver presentations to a variety of audiences (grant funded agencies, local agencies, and recruitment events).G. Research, prepare, and administer literacy grant projects and reports.H. Participation in budget preparation, management, and evaluation to assure compliance with grant guidelines and meet grant objectives.I. Coordinate volunteer and learner recognition events and outreach.J. Evaluate and select curriculum for literacy learners and books for the early literacy program, maintain supplies for program. Minimum Qualifications A. Bachelor's degree with knowledge of specialized principles or techniques normally obtained through a four-year college/university academic program or equivalent in-depth specialized training directly related to the type of work being performed is required.B. At least three to seven years of related work experience preferred.C. Computer experience using Microsoft Office or comparable applications required. Able to use the telephone, voicemail, and email; able to manage files and perform basic functions with the current operating system; able to create, format, edit documents and spreadsheets; able to merge documents; able to create and use labels with envelopes; able to create, format, and edit tables, graphs, and charts. Certification as Microsoft Office Specialist in appropriate applications or demonstrated equivalent skills required.D. Excellent oral and written communication skills required.E. Demonstrated proficiency in English required.F. Ability to communicate in other languages desirable. Supplemental Information Annualized hiring range: $43,964 min. - $49,460 1st quartile; $54,956 mid.01 KCC is a well-known and respected business partner in our community. Our mission and five core values are paramount. One of the five core values is Integrity. That being said, have you ever been terminated, placed on leave, or not had your employment contract renewed for illegal, unethical, or immoral behavior which would contradict our value of integrity?
02 If yes, please explain: 03 After reviewing the job description can you perform the essential functions of the job with or without an accommodation?
04 Indicate your highest level of education?
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- Doctorate
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05 Do you have at least three to seven years of related work experience?
06 Computer experience:
- MS Word or comparable application
- MS Excel or comparable application
- MS Power Point or comparable application
- MS Access or comparable application
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